What are the hunting seasons in Kentucky?

Deer Hunting Seasons

DEER Early Season Late Season
Archery Sept. 4, 2021 – Jan. 17, 2022
Crossbow Sept. 18, 2021 – Jan. 17, 2022
Youth-only Gun Oct. 9-10, 2021
Muzzleloader Oct. 16-17, 2021 Dec. 11-19, 2021

How long is Kentucky hunting season?

Beginning mid-November, Kentucky’s 16-day season is designed to coincide with the peak of fall breeding, known as the rut, when deer are more active than usual. Deer also become more active and travel farther distances as food sources grow scarcer.

What hunting season is in April in Kentucky?

This year, Kentucky’s statewide hunting seasons kick off with the youth spring turkey season April 2-3. The general spring turkey season opens April 16 and concludes May 8. Kentucky’s spring hunting season is structured to give turkeys ample time to breed before introducing hunting pressure.

Can a felon own a crossbow in KY?

CONVICTED FELONS A person convicted of a felony is prohibited from possessing or hunting with a firearm in Kentucky.

What can you hunt in Kentucky?

Game Species

  • Deer.
  • Elk.
  • Spring Turkey.
  • Fall Turkey.
  • Black Bear.
  • Squirrel.
  • Rabbit.
  • Bobwhite Quail.

How many deer can you take in KY?

four deer
General Information. The statewide deer permit and youth deer permit allows for the harvest up to four deer. Hunters may take up to one antlered deer and three antlerless deer, or four antlerless deer using the statewide deer permit or youth deer permit. A hunter may take as many deer as allowed for each zone.

Is it rabbit season in Kentucky?

Nov. 1-13 and Nov 16, 2020 – Jan 31, 2021 in all other counties. Rabbits may be trapped one-half hour before sunrise Nov. 1-13 and Nov 16, 2020 – Jan 31, 2021 in these counties.